I love my new Nike Fuel but wish that Nike had been more
aggressive with their accelerometer algorithms and could detect and report activities
than walking steps. But that is a topic
for another session.
I was frustrated that Nike Fuel under reported Fuel
Points and Calories burned when cycling.
Look at the chart below on a day where I did 45 minutes on the
Elliptical in the morning and 60 minutes
on my bike. I definitely worked harder
on the bike but when worn on the wrist Nike Fuel under reports Fuel Points and
Calories burned:
The following day I did exactly the same Elliptical
workout for 45 minutes and rode the same route on the bike, with the exception
that I wore the Nike Fuel secured to my running shoe. Check out this chart:
I suspect this approach may over report cycling Fuel
points and calories burned but it is more accurate than wearing the Nike Fuel
on your wrist.
A couple people expressed concern about losing or
damaging the Nike Fuel Band by wearing it on your shoe. I didn't worry much, I simply locked in onto
one of the laces and double secured it by tying the lace over it as pictured
below. It may look goofy but it is very
secure and hasn't moved on the two rides used in this way:
Nike Fuel Secured to Running Shoe Top View:
Nike Fuel Secured to Running Shoe Side View:
